Proposed Data Center Development on 46-Acre Site in Maquoketa, Iowa
A developer is considering a data center on a 46-acre site in Maquoketa, Iowa, with no end-user secured. The project, not intended for cryptocurrency, could generate local tax revenue but faces community opposition.

A potential data center development is planned for a 46-acre site in Maquoketa, Iowa, zoned Heavy Industrial (I-3) and valued at approximately $1.15 million. The unnamed developer will not seek incentives and will handle infrastructure costs.
City Manager Josh Boldt presented the project at a recent city council meeting, indicating it could yield tax benefits despite environmental concerns regarding water usage, estimated at 50,000 gallons daily. Local opposition was voiced during the meeting, and no immediate vote on a land agreement is scheduled.




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